Bravado
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɑˈvɑdoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bravado is a noun meaning A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
Meaning
A swaggering show of defiance or courage.
More Meanings
- A superficial show of courage.
- (obsolete) A swaggerer; a braggart.
- (obsolete, intransitive) To swagger; to brag.
Example Sentences
The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.
Rokoff assumed a truculent air, attempting by bravado to show how little he feared Tarzan’s threats.
No doubt there is fear despite the bravado, but there is also no significant loss of Ukrainian military cohesion.
Behind the display of bravado, Trump must surely have sensed that his approach to foreign policy was catching up with him.
Word Forms
- bravados
- bravadoes
- bravade
- bravadoing
- bravadoed
Synonyms for bravado
Depending on context, synonyms include bluster.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bluster, swash, bravura, prowess, bravery, valiant.
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